“Creating an exclusive talent sponsorship for the XBIZ Awards is a great way for iWantEmpire to demonstrate its support of all artists and their successes,” iWantEmpire VP Jay Phillips said. “This is the largest event in Los Angeles honoring the adult industry, and we are very excited to be a part of it in such an integral way.

“On behalf of everyone at iWantEmpire, I would like to wish all of the beautiful and creative artists an amazing evening,” Phillips added. “We are proud to champion your successes and toast to your coming accomplishments in the New Year.”

The XBIZ Awards recognize excellence in the adult entertainment industry each year, honoring a variety of artists, filmmakers, and studios for outstanding achievement. The XBIZ Awards will be held on Thursday, January 18 at the Grand JW Marriott Los Angeles, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, in Downtown Los Angeles.

As Talent Sponsor, iWantEmpire will provide performers with VIP table amenities, which includes complimentary bottle service, priority seating and special placement for the XBIZ Awards show.

“iWantEmpire’s rapid rise to fame illustrates the strength and innovation of today’s adult entertainment industry, and we are very pleased to have their support for the show and the many performers it honors,” said Alec Helmy, founder and publisher of XBIZ.

Besides its sponsorship, iWantEmpire will also play a part in the annual gala through its artists Jenna Sativa, Tasha Reign, Marc MacNamara, Wesley Woods, Jenny Blighe, and Ginger Banks who are up for a number of awards.

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About the XBIZ Awards:

A star-studded red carpet affair that hosts a who’s who from the business of sex, the XBIZ Awards is the adult industry’s biggest night and most prestigious symbol of success. The annual gala recognizes outstanding excellence across every facet of the multibillion-dollar business, including movie production, pleasure products, technology, and retail. Since its inception, top personalities from the world of erotica have played host to the event, including Jenna Jameson, Tera Patrick, Jesse Jane, Jessica Drake, Kayden Kross and James Deen. Attracting international media coverage, the XBIZ Awards show has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, CNBC, TIME, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, Huffington Post and The Daily Beast, among others. For more information, visit xbizawards.xbiz.com.